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    The Purple Cloud
    The Purple Cloud
    The Purple Cloud
    Audiobook9 hours

    The Purple Cloud

    Written by M. P. Shiel

    Narrated by Jason Smith (Male Synthesized Voice)

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    "The Purple Cloud" is a science fiction novel written by M. P. Shiel, first published in 1901. The novel is set in a post-apocalyptic world and follows the story of Adam Jeffson, an explorer who discovers a mysterious purple cloud that wipes out all life on Earth, except for himself. As the last man alive, Jeffson grapples with loneliness, madness, and the consequences of his discovery.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherLoudly
    Release dateDec 18, 2023
    ISBN9798868664144

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